Emmanuel Cabajar
Emmanuel Cabajar | |||||||||||||||||
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| Bishop Emeritus of Pagadian | |||||||||||||||||
| Province | Ozamiz | ||||||||||||||||
| See | Pagadian | ||||||||||||||||
| Appointed | May 14, 2004 | ||||||||||||||||
| Installed | September 2, 2004 | ||||||||||||||||
| Retired | November 22, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
| Predecessor | Zacharias Jimenez | ||||||||||||||||
| Successor | Ronald I. Lunas | ||||||||||||||||
| Orders | |||||||||||||||||
| Ordination | December 18, 1966 | ||||||||||||||||
| Consecration | August 14, 2004 by Ricardo J. Vidal | ||||||||||||||||
| Personal details | |||||||||||||||||
| Born | Emmanuel Treveno Cabajar October 8, 1942 Jandayan Island, Jetafe, Talibon, Bohol, Philippines | ||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||||
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism | ||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Bishop's Residence, Balangasan District, Pagadian City, Philippines | ||||||||||||||||
| Education | St. Alphonsus Seminary | ||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | St. Anthelmo in Rome | ||||||||||||||||
| Motto | Notam fac mihi viam tuam Domine ("Make the way known to me, my Lord") | ||||||||||||||||
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| Spoken style | Your Excellency | ||||||||||||||||
| Religious style | Bishop | ||||||||||||||||
Emmanuel "Manny" Treveno Cabajar (born October 8, 1942) is a Filipino bishop of the Catholic Church. He was Bishop of Pagadian from 2004 to 2018.
Background
Cabajar was born on October 8, 1942, in Jandayan Island, Jetafe, Talibon, Bohol, Philippines.[1] He entered priesthood as a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.[2]
He attended Philosophy at the St. Alphonsus Seminary in Cebu City. He attained a master's degree and doctorate in Moral theology from St. Anthelmo in Rome and in Madrid, Spain, respectively.[3]
Priest
Cabajar lectured extensively on moral theology. He also served the Church in key positions.[4]
| Position | Term of Office | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Professor of Moral Theology | 1978-1985 | Major Seminary in Remase, Davao City |
| Professor | 1978-1985 | St. Francis Xavier Seminary, Davao City |
| Superior | 1984-1990 | Redemptorist Community of Iligan City |
| Superior | 1990-1993 | Redemptorist Itinerant Community in Mindanao |
| Councilor | 1990-1997 | Vice Provincial |
| Vicar Provincial | 1996 | Cebu |
| Provincial Vicar and Superior | 1996-1997 | Community Holy Family |
| Member | 1997-2004 | General Council of the Redemptorist in Rome |
Bishop
Pope John Paul II named him Bishop of Pagadian on May 14, 2004.[5] He received his episcopal consecration from Cardinal Ricardo Jamin Vidal on August 14 and was installed on September 2. As Bishop of Pagadian, he governed the sixteen Diocesan Schools of Pagadian. He also sits as chairman of the Board of Trustees of Saint Columban College.[6]
In the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, he has served as chairman, Vice Chairman, and member of episcopal commissions.[7]
| Position | Term of Office | Organization |
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| Chairman | 2007-2011 | CBCP Episcopal Commission on Culture |
| Member | 2007-2011 | CBCP Episcopal Commission on Ecumenical Affairs |
| Vice Chairman | 2011-2013 | CBCP Episcopal Commission on Culture |
| Member | 2011-2013 | Commission on Inter-religious Dialogue |
| Member | 2013-2015 | Commission on Ecumenical Affairs |
In February 2017, Cabajar played host to Msgr. Jose R. Manguiran, Bishop Emeritus of Dipolog, and delegates of the Mindanao Convention on Family and Life held in Pagadian City. A week after, he played host again to the delegates of the National Convention on Family and Life, led by Archbishop Gilbert A. Garcera of the Archdiocese of Lipa.
Pope Francis accepted his resignation as bishop on November 22, 2018.[8]
References
- ^ "Diocese of Pagadian: About". www.pagadiandiocese.org. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ "Most Rev. Emmanuel T. Cabajar, C.Ss.R., D.D." www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ "MOST REV. EMMANUEL T. CABAJAR, CSsR, D.D." Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Phils. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ "The Bishop: Curriculum Vitae". pagadiandiocese.net. Archived from the original on November 28, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 14.05.2004" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. May 14, 2004. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ "Administration: Board of Trustees". www.SCCpag.edu.ph. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ "MOST REV. EMMANUEL T. CABAJAR, CSsR, D.D." Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Phils. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 22.11.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
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